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Nowhere Special

2020-09-10 · 96 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

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Directors
Uberto Pasolini
Production companies
Picomedia, RAI Cinema, Northern Ireland Screen, Redwave Films, CNC, Digital Cube, Eurimages, Romanian National Center for Cinematography, Avanpost
Countries
Italy, Romania, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 764,610

Top Cast

James NortonJames NortonJohn
Daniel LamontDaniel LamontMichael
Eileen O'HigginsEileen O'HigginsShona
Valerie O'ConnorValerie O'ConnorElla
Stella McCuskerStella McCuskerRosemary
Carol MooreCarol MooreDeirdre
Valene KaneValene KaneCelia
Keith McErleanKeith McErleanPhilip
Laura HughesMrs. Parkes
Éva MorrisAnne
Chris CorriganChris CorriganGerry
Siobhán McSweeneySiobhán McSweeneyPam
Roisin GallagherRoisin GallagherJudy
Grace HannaGrace
Sean SloanSean SloanGolfer
Nigel O'NeillNigel O'NeillDavid
Rhoda Ofori-AttahRhoda Ofori-AttahSharon
Asher de SilvaAsher de SilvaBilly
Libby McBrideTessa
Shiloh de SilvaLilly

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